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Young America 
Does Its Bit. 



BY- 



Marjorie Murphy, Ethel Carruthers and Clara Taber. 




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Young America Does Its Bit 

OR 

Gardening to Win. 



A little Play to be given by American Girls and 
Boys for Fatherless Children of France, or other little 
War Sufferers. 



Written by Marjorie Murphy, Ethel Carruthers, Clara 
Taber. Illustrations by Marjorie Murphy. 



Coprriskt, 1918. Eldrids* Entertainment Hovsa 



-PubUshed by 



ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE^ 

rHANKLIN, OHIO DENVER, COLO. 



CAST OF CHARACTERS /j^^ V\^ 
Girls ^ ^'\^ 

FOUR LITTLE AMERICANS 

PETITE MARIE and seven other little French 
Orphans. 

CUBA 

THE FRISKY LITTLE ONION 

THE UNBEATEN BEET 

THE WORTHY LITTLE CUCUMBER 

THE DAINTY LETTUCE 

THE UNEXPECTED TURNIP 
Boys 

FOUR LITTLE AMERICANS 

FILIPINO 

CAPTAIN 

BOY SCOUT 

THE KINGLY POTATO 

THE WORLDLY TOMMY TOMATO 

THE HELPFUL CARROT 

THE TENDER-HEARTED PUMPKIN 

THE USEFUL CORN 

THE BEAN U. S. N. 

THE SACK OF FLOUR 

THE BUG 

THE FARMER 
Men 

UNCLE SAM 

COOK 

The American children should be about ten years of 
age. The French children from six to nine years. The 
vegetables, five to eight. 

The frames for the vegetables are made of wire, or 
rattfin and covered with paper-cambric, crepe or crepe- 
paper. 

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CUBA AND FILIPINO 



Young America Does Its Bit 




PETITE MARIE 



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TOMMY TOMATO AND LETTUCE 



Young America Does Its Bit 




TURNIP AND CARROT 



or Gardening to Win 




FLOUR AND PUMPKIN 



Young America Does Its Bit. 



ACT I. 



Scene. A garden. A hedge or a vine-covered 
stone wall, three feet in height, extends across the 
back of the stage, some three feet from the back 
drop and is broken by a gateway at center. There 
is an arch of greenery or a rose-trellis over the gate- 
way. If possible, the back drop should be a marine 
scene, so that the garden may seem to border on a 
sea. In case the boat is to be used in Act II, there 
should be a lo%v fringe of bushes or of fiotvers to in- 
dicate the edge of the path as seen through the gate- 
way. 

Suggestion : If the stage is small, it will great- 
ly add to the facility with which the third scene may 
be set up if the pot used in that scene is built into 
the left end of the wall and covered to correspond 
with the rest of the wall, either with greenery, or 
with paper marked to represent stone ivork. 

If the games below are not well-known, there 
should be substituted for them old-time: local fav- 
orites. 

The merry strains of "King William Was King 
James' Son" are heard and when the game is fairly 
started, the curtain rises. The game is played a sec- 
ond time,, - 

Little Girl — (At conclusion of game, jumping up 
and down) Now let's play "Old Roger." (She designates 
children to play various parts and "Old Roger" is played 
through once.) 

Little Boy — Let's play "Oats and Beans and Barley 
Grow." Here comes the Farmer. 



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(Enter Farmer, dressed in overalls and big 
straw hat, and the game begins. When the game 
is barely finished, the roll of a drum is heard.) 

First Child— WhsiVs that? 

(Children divide into unequal groups at either 
side of gate.) 

Second Child — (running through gateway and look- 
ing toivard right.) Why, it's the Boy Scout and Uncle 
Sam. And Uncle Sam has a strange little girl by the 
hand. 

(Enter Boy Scout, folloived by Uncle Sam and 
Petite Marie, hand in hand. Boy Scout continues to 
beat drum and leads way through gateway to cen- 
ter front. Stops drumming and stands at attention 
by Uncle Sam as children crowd about them.) 

First Child — What's your name little girl? 

Second Child — Where did you come from little girl? 

Third Child — (curiously) Where did you get your 
funny dress? 

Petite Marie — (sadly) I have come from France 
to ask help for my little brothers and sisters. They — 
(turning appealingly to Uncle Sam) Won't you tell them 
for me, Unci 3 Sam? 

Uncle Sam— Children I have brought you a little 
French cousin, Petite Marie. She comes to ask the 
help of all the little American girls and boys. Her 
brothers and listers and her little cousins and friends 
are hungry. For months and months they have not had 
enough to eat. Their fathers have gone to the Great 
War. and many of them will never return. Their mothers 
are working in the factories. Only their grand-parents, 
are left and they are too old to work in the gardens. 
Now, I wonder how many of you would like to get your 
rakes and hoes and make a garden so that you will have 
nice fresh vegetables to ship across to your little friends 
in France? 

Childreii— Oh, 1 would, Uncle Sam! I would! I 
would! .... . - > • 



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Boy Scout — (addressing children) 

And I will guard your crops with care; 

No harm can come while I watch there; 

Each bug or worm I'll shoot on sight, 

To do my bit is my delight. 
Uncle iSam— Well, that's fine, isn't it, Petite Marie? 
And now, hurry, children. Find your garden tools. And 
you, Boy Scout, put away your drum and get a gun. 

(Exeunt children to Right; Boy Scout to left.) 

Uncle Sam — (continuing to Petite Marie) Just wait 
a little while dear. You have no idea how quickly things 
grow in (name of town). 

(Enter Cuba from Right (or East) carrying a 
flat basket filled with dried tobacco leaves.) 

Uncle Sam — (cordially) Why, here's our little friend 
Cuba. What may we do for you, my dear? 
Cuba — 

Oh, Uncle Sam, let me help too, 
There are lots of things that I can do. 
I'll raise tobacco to bring good cheer 
To the hearts of the men who are fighting this 
year. 

(Enter Filipino from Left (or West). 
Filipino — 

And let me help my little sister. 
Of tobacco leaves I'm the finest twister. 
While for sugar, rice and the coffee bean, 
Who can beat the little Philippine? 
Uncle Sam — Now, children, run off to your islands 
and get to work. 

(Exeunt Cuba Right; Filipino Left. Enter Boy 
Scout from Left, carrying gun and American chil- 
dren from right, carrying rakes, hoes and watering- 
cans. The girls have donned aprons and sunbon- 
nets; the boys' overalls and garden hats. Boy Scout 
takes his position at left front and Uncle Sam and 
Petite Marie take theirs at Right front, while chil- 



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dren sing "Merry Farmers" or any other farm song. 
Price of above, 25 cents.) 

(They should go through motions of preparing 
ground sowing seed and then watering it. March 
off stage to Right, led by Uncle Sam and Petite Ma- 
rie. The Boy Scout takes up duty as sentry, march- 
ing up and down before hedge as lights gradually 
lower) 

CURTAIN 



ACT II. 

The Garden Comes to Life. 

Scene. Same as Act I, except that the wall is 
moved about three feet forward so that the boat may 
not seem to sail up the garden path. The boat, 
which should be not more than three feet wide, 
should be built with low sides for the convenience 
of those embarking, and with high prow for beau- 
ty. There should be a wind-filled sail that can be 
turned on its mast to correspond with the direc- 
tion the boat is moving. The boat should be 
mounted on slightly oblongated wheels, so set that 
when the long axes of the front wheels are hori- 
zontal,t the short axes of the rear wheels may 
be horizontal. Thus, the boat, in being drawn 
along, will have a rolling motion. In case the 
boat cannot be used the wall may be left in the 
original position and the path may be assumed 
to lead to a wharf. 

Low lights. Boy Scout at left, a few feet in 
front of the wall, rests on his gun. Vegetables are 
crouched behind the garden wall. Reveille is sound- 
ed on bugle. Vegetables rise, one or two at a time, 
stretching and blinking as though awakening. The 
lights grow stronger. 



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Onion, the first up, is first to be thoroughly 
awake and comes tripping through the gateway, tak- 
ing her place at Right Front. 
Onion — 

We little vegetables over the wall, 

Planted and watched by children small, 

Have heard in our dreams our country's call; 

Our Uncle Sam has called us. 

And quickly we obey; 

We volunteer for service, 

"Somewhere in France" today. 

As for me, 

I'm a frisky little onion; 

I like to make folks weep ; 

For they used to patronize me 

And thought me loud and cheap. 

But now, they cultivate me ; 

Oh, how my values soar. 

Since I've become a member 

Of the Food Aviation Corps! 

(Carrot marches to the front with a quick, de- 
cisive step.) 

Carrot — 

If you care at all for carrots, 
You'll be very glad to know. 
That we are now preparing 
To go to fight the foe. 
In slices thin and very dry, 
In little bags that all can buy, 
We'll go to feed our Sammies fine, 
And help them break that line! 

(Turns to the Onion with the air of expecting 
congratulations and she graciously extends her 
hand.) 

Onion — I'm proud to stand by any man, Mr. Car- 
rot, who's going to fight for his country. I'm going 
over myself, to see just what there is that I can do. 



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(Beet enters and runs down the walk, smiling 
mischievously.) 

Beet— 

If you should ever beat a Beet, 

The Beet would then be beaten, 

Although I'm sure that beaten Beet 

Just never could be eaten. 

But if you cannot beat the Beet, 

Do not fuss, scold or sputter; 

But boldly boil that bumptious Beet, 

Or, better, bake in butter. 
Carrot — (To Onion) Between you an' me, Mrs. 
Onion, this particular little Beet would be very hard 
to beat. 

(Beet smiles at him roguishly.) 

(Potato sivaggers down the path, waving an 
Irish flag. As he reaches his place by Beet he 
recites.) 

Potato — 

Oi'm the King of the Vegetable Kingdom; 

Ye knew me 

For-r years as a spud. 

As a tatie, ye'd stew me; 

But now I am rich, 

Ye all madly pursue me; 

Oi'm King of the Vegetable Kingdom, 

Oi ami 
(He notices Onion, takes off his cap and bows, 
ignoring Carrot and Beet.) 

The top o' the marnin' to ye, Mrs. Onion! Shure 
an' it's a foine day t' be up an' doin' somethin' f'r yer 
counthry. (Shields mouth ivith hand so that Beet and 
Carrot may not hear) It seems that we're t' be sent 
over to France wid a lot o' common garden thruck. 
(Onion nods disdainfully. Potato continues good-natur- 
edly.) Ah, well! The war's made you an' me rich, 
Mrs. Onion, an' we're a bit apt t' look down on th' rest 
o' the wur-rld, but we'll all be in the same boat soon. 



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(Turnip runs down the path.) 

Turnip — 

Perhaps you've noticed, now and then, 

Turnips will turn up again, 

Where you least expect us; 

If you knew how hard we try 

To make you look at us and buy, 

You would not neglect us. 

Potato — (Looking admiringly at Lettuce, who 
dances down stage) Whist! Who comes here? 
Lettuce — 

There was a time, not long gone by, 

When I was chiefly decoration. 

You liked my style, my crinkly frills. 

My dainty coloration. 

But since appointing Hoover chief 

Of all food conservation, 

You eat each crisp and curly leaf, 

Of every salad ration. 

(Bean takes his place gallantly, introducing 
himself to everyone in general, and to Lettuce in 
particular.) 

Bean — ^ 

Vm a Navy Bean, U. S. Marine, 

The first in any fight! 

I feed the men that feed the guns, 

And keep this fact in sight: 

Whether they mix with dreadnaughts. 

Or supersubmarines, 

They'll sure bring home the bacon, 

And never spill the beans. 

(Vegetables all applaud.) 

(While other vegetables applaud, the little Cu- 
cumber advances to her place, clapping her hands 
as she comes. She smiles brightly up at the Bean, 
who regards her patronizingly.) 



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Cucumber — 

I'm a little Cucumber, 
Cool and fresh and green; 
And when Fm sliced and served on ice, 
Fm worthy of a queen; 
Or when Fm served in salad, 
Fm worthy of a duke. 

And yet, those horrid grocery boys (shakes her 
finger.) 

They will nickname me "Cuke!" 

(The Tomato steps into line and with his hand 
on his heart, makes a deep boiv to the circle of veg- 
etables, with especial attention to the Cucumber.) 

Tomato — 

I'm Mr. Tommy Tomato, 
A man of the world, if you please; 
In highest of circles, or lowest, 
Fm perfectly poised and at ease. 
'When with the rich I spend the day, 
Fm tomato bisque or French puree; 
But when to humbler homes I go, 
I'm made into soup, or served just so. 

(Tomato and Cucumber dance. As they finish 
their dance, Corn advances to his place.) 

Potato — (As corn comes through the gateway) 
Faith, an' here's Mr. Hoover's right-hand man; what 
have ye to say fer yourself, Mr. Corn? 
Corn — 

I'm a Cob of Corn, with tassel gay, 
And in this work have my part to play. 
When ground into meal, I often make 
The best of gems and johnny cake. 
And sometimes, when there is no rush, 
I'm boiled for hours for corn meal mush; 
But everyone who's not a snob, 
Just likes me best served on the Cob. 

Carrot — (Watching Pumpkin as he comes doivn the 
stage.) Some pumpkin! 



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Pumpkin — 

When Hallowe'en brings children gay 
Into the streets, their pranks to play, 
A Jack-o*-Lantern bright I'll be. 
To scare the grown-ups that I see. 
But when Thanksgiving Day draws near, 
I hope to bring the best of cheer, 
Right to the lines where our Sammies sigh 
For good, old-fashioned Pumpkin Pie. 

(Vegetables all sing.) 



Lettuce Song. 




Let UB lei tb« lit • tie let - tace teach a lea - ion 




for Qi all, Fat folks, lean folks, folks both great and small, Wa 



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can't be dec • o • ra - ting, While we've a war to win, 



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So roll up jour sleeves, pull In your belt and lets fall In. 

(All take one quick step forward, then right 
face; Pumpkin leads march about three steps back, 
and then across stage to form a new line, a little 
behind original line. As march begins, a little bug 
furtively slips from between the wings at the 
right and folloius the vegetables. He is not 
seen by the Boy Scout until the new line forms 
and the bug tries to slip back of it. Then 
as Boy Scout starts in pursuit, the bug darts in 
front of and through the line and finally exits 



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Right Front. The Bug should he imj>ersonated by 
a small child, creeping upon its hands and knees. A 
suitable costume would be brown or green romp- 
ers.) 

(Enter Uncle Sam Right Front.) 

Uncle Sam — All here? Such fine, big vegetables- 
as you are! I'm sure that Mr. Burbank must have 
been giving these young Americans some tips on gar- 
dening. You are all , eager, I know, to see service at 
once, so I have ordered a boat to take you to Franca 
today. (Vegetables cheer.) Navy Bean, you shall go 
the very first trip, and, let me see, take Onion, Carrot 
and Tomato with you. Why, here is the boat now. 

(Boat appears from, right and advances far 
enough to show prow and sail. The Captain comes 
ashore for orders. Salutes Uncle Sam.) 

NOTE: — In case the boat cannot be used, Unclk 
Sam may say: "The good ship, iNDEPr^ND- 
ence lies at the wharf, and her good cap- 
tain IS HERE, READY TO TAKE YOU ON BOARD." 

(The Vegetables break ranks and move toward 
the landing. Onion, Navy Bean, Carrot and To- 
mato crotvd eagerly aboard. It will usually be 
found impossible to have a boat long enough to ac- 
commodate the Captain and four Vegetables and in 
that case the first two or three embarking should 
ivalk along the boat and exit Right, luaving good- 
by to other vegetables as they pass from sight.) 

Uncle Sam — (To Captain) Take them over safely,. 
Captain. 

Captain — Ay, Ay, sir! 

(Uncle Sam and Captain exchange salutes. 
Captain goes aboard and boat moves off.) 

Vegetables— (Departing.) To France, to France,, 
Viva la France! 

(Boy Scout ivaves hat; remaining vegetables 
wave and cheer.) 



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Corn — (Eagerly to Uncle Sam.) May I go on the 
very next boat, Uncle Sam? 

Uncle Sam — (Gravely) Why no, my boy. In fact 
I don't want you to go at all. 

Corn — (Dumfounded.) Not go? But I want to go, 
Uncle Sam, I'm no slacker! 

Uncle Sam — Of course, you aren't, son. But I want 
you to stay on this side and take care of the folks at 
home. They want you. 

Corn — Does that mean that the people over there 
don't want me? 

Uncle Sam — I'm afraid it does, son. 

Corn — Well, I don't see why. Wheat's going and 
I'm a lot stronger than he is. 

Uncle Sam — Sure of that? 

Corn — Yes, sir. I can build more muscle and sup- 
ply more energy any day in the week than he can. 
Didn't you know that? 

Uncle Sam — Yes, son, I know it. But, you see, 
those people over there don't know you very well, 
while they understand all about wheat and just how to 
get the most out of him. So I want you to stay at home 
and take care of my new soldiers for me; put them in 
good condition to come over bye-and-bye. Will you do 
that? 

Corn — (Disappointed but obedient.) Yes, sir. If 
that's the way I can serve best. (Salutes and stands 
straight by Uncle Sam's side. ) 

(Enter Flour, in great haste, ju^t as the boat 
returns. Speaks importantly to Uncle Sam.) 

Flour — I'm sorry not to have come earlier. Uncle 
Sam, but you see I had to go through the mill before I 
was ready to go — same as our new soldiers. (Turns to 
Corn and holds out hand cordially.) Good-by, old chap. 
Sorry you can't go too; but it will make me feel a lot 
easier over there to know that you're on the job over 
here. 

Corn — (with spirit) That's all right for now, but 
after the war, I'm going to go over and get acquainted. 



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Captain — (Coming down as before to welcome veg- 
etables and shaking hands ivith Flour.) They'll be 
very glad to see you over there, sir. 

(Flour goes on board with air of great importance. 

Uncle Sam — (Choosing among vegetables.) Come, 
Beet, Turnip, and Cucumber. It's your turn. 

(Chosen vegetables go aboard, Boy Scout and 
remaining vegetables waving farewell as before. 
Bug makes sortie from wings, but seeing the Boy 
Scout is watchful, withdraws. Boat moves off 
while those on board sing: "And we won't come 
back till it's over, over there." Lettuce executes a 
dainty dance.) 

Pumpkin — (Cynically.) Well, little fairy-child, 
what good do you think you can do in France? 

Lettuce — (Seriously.) Just lots and lots. Uncle 
Sam knows that I'm made of all sorts of useful things, 
even iron, don't you Uncle Sam? 

Uncle Sam — (Patting her indulgently on the head 
and smiling.) Enough iron for an iron cross, eh, little 
girl? 

(The boat returns, the Captain coming to the 
gateway as before.) 

Potato — (Shaking hands with Uncle Sam) Well, 
Uncle Sam, we're off to fight for democracy. Between 
you an' me, if the Kaiser had had a good Irish mither, 
who'd 'ave smacked him soundly whiniver he got one 
of his high-falutin' notions, the wur-rld wouldn't be in 
this mess, today. Ah, well, it's all in a life-time. 
(starts for boat) So long, Uncle. Don't let anyone 
try to rip any stars f rom yer coat-tails while we're gone. 
(Goes aboard, jauntily waving his Irish flag and hum^ 
ming an Irish tune.) 

(While the Potato has been talking, the Bug 
has crept onto the stage, always taking care that 
the Scout shall not s€e him. When Potato starts 
f(yr the boat, the bug darts after him, but is tumtd 
hack by the Captain, Then, unmindful of danger. 



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he chases the Lettuce and Pumpkin about the 
stage and finally toward the ship, the Scout trying 
to get a shot h2it not succeeding because of presence 
of vegetables. As Pumpkin and Lettuce run 
through gateway, the Boy Scout shoots the Bug, 
calling, "Bang! you're dead!" The Bug falls, Cen- 
ter stage. Uncle Sam proudly slaps the Boy Scout 
on the back. The boat moves off. 

Lettuce — The Sammies pretty nearly lost out on 
their Pumpkin Pie! 

CURTAIN 



ACT III. 
A Kitchen "Somewhere in France." 

Scene. A cheerful kitchen with red-checked 
curtains at the ivindows. French and American 
flags are crossed on the center ivall. At Left Cen- 
ter, Rear, there is a table, covered tvith a red table- 
cloth and set with blue-rimmed botvls, a spoon in 
each. At right center, rear, is a bench large enough 
to seat eight children. A broom hangs on right 
side wall and a small table is placed against wall, 
Right Front. At Left Front is a huge pot, low, but 
broad, with wood piled at the base and strips of 
flame-colored paper laid among the strips of wood. 
A stool sets near the pot and there is a step or two 
within, so that vegetables may more easily be lifted 
into the pot. The lower part of the pot is left open 
at the back so that the vegetables may escape be- 
hind the scenes. As the curtain rises, the cook who 
must be large and fat to make the vegetables look 
proportionately small, is discovered sitting asleep 
on the bench, his cook-book almost falling from his 
hand. He blows his breath out noisily, raising 
and lowering his head with each breath. Vege- 
tables enter, marching and singing.) 



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Vegetables — 

Hail, hail, the gang's all here! 

Aren't you glad you got here? 

Why's the boiling pot here? 

Hail, hail, the gang's all here! 

Aren't you glad we got here now? 
Potato — (Stewing forivard, addressing other vege- 
tables.) Won't it be the gr-rand things we'll be made 
into, over here? Faith by the toime that French 
chef gets through wid us, the folks at home 'ud niwer 
know us. 

They used to call me Murphy, 

An' they used to call me Spud. 

They'd boil me wid the jacket on, 

Or bake me r-rolled in mud. 

But that is all forgotten now. 

The people all before me bow; 

And over here, they call me **pomme de terre" 

Whether a la creme or au gratin. 

Over here, they call me " pomme de terre. 
An* how do the rest of ye think ye'll like to be cooked? 

Lettuce — 

A salad I should like to be; 
I'll choose you (to Tomato) and you (to Cv/- 
cumber) with me; 

(They join hands to form a circle, dancing 
half way round.) 

And, Onion, you may stay a minute 
(opening circle so that Onion may step to center) 
Leave just a bit of flavor in it. 
(opening circle so Onion may step out.) 
(They form straight line, facing audience; 
then right face, each placing right . hand on right 
shoulder of one in front, with faces turned to 
right,) 

Vegetables — How do you like our Combination? 



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(Left about face, same position as before only 
Left for Right, and marching to Left.) 

Being a salad is our vocation, 

(Right face and standing still.) 

Served with French dressing or mayonnaise, 
We make a dish to win your praise. 

Beet — (happily.) 

As a spiced and pickled beet, 
I would be a relish; 
Some petite and dainty dish 
I would fain embellish. 

Carrot and Turnip — (Boiving to each other.) 

We will garnish a roast so rare. 
Potato and Onion may also be there; 

(Potato and Onion sniff.) 

Whoever eats of us strong will grow, 
Valiant and eager to meet the foe. 

Flour — (running forward, then turning to address 
vegetables.) 

If I will make a crust so crisp. 
With salt and water and crisco, 
Who'll make a filling that can't be beat 
From gay Paree to Frisco? 

Pumpkin — (running quickly forward, hands on 
heart.) 

I will give my golden heart, 
So tender, sweet and mellow. 
To make a luscious pumpkin pie, 
A rich and golden yellow. 

(Bean advances, rollickingly dancing a horn- 
pipe and singing. 



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At the conclusion of song he salutes, then 
marches jauntily away, the vegetables cheering, 
wringing his hands and calling after him) Good 
luck, old man. Come back soon. 

Carrot — (consoling Onion, who is openly weeping) 
Come Mrs. Onion, don't cry. Life's too sweet to mix 
in the fight just yet. 

Pumpkin — A peep at gay Paree before we settle 
down to anything like hard work. 

(Other vegetables nod and Onion dries her 
tears and joins with spirit in a round dance. The 
Tomato does not dance, but teases the cook, tick- 
ling his nostrils with a broom straiv. The dancing 
vegetables make so much noise that the cook awak- 
ens and sleepily yawns, the vegetables eagerly 
watching his awakening.) 

Cook — (rousing himself.) Now for ze soup. 
(seizes the Tomato, who is nearest at hand.) 
Ah, ze leetle tomato! Such excellent soup as he will 
make! 



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Tomato — (clapping his hands.) Ah, Monsieur, to- 
mato bisque? Delighted, I'm sure. (Turns to other 
vegetables) I'm sorry to spoil the salad, it can't be so 
good without me. But now, I shall be a course all by 
myself. 

Cook — (laughing uproariously) 
Tomato, not a course all by yourself, 
table soup today. 

Tomato — (protesting) No, no, 
not common vegetable soup! (He is hurried into the 
soup. Climbs at once to edge of the pot and shows dis- 



Oh, ho, my leetle 
We have ze vege- 

Monsieur. Surely 



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Potato — (as Cook seizes him.) Faith an* ye 
wouldn't expect a gintleman like me to mingle wid that 
common gar-rden thruck! Cook me en casserole or 
French fry me. Fer th' love of the saints, be mercifuH 

(He is unceremoniously hurried into the pot. 
Climbs at once to the rim.) 

Potato — Shure an' this is no place for the King of 
the Vegetable Kingdom. 

Cook — (lifting the Sack of Flour and the Pump- 
kin to the little table at right front.) I'm sorry, but I 
cannot use you for ze soup, (hurries the remaining 
vegetables toward the soup, singing) 

Get in the Soup. 

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Beet — (complainingly) But, monsieur, we have 
but come to your country. We should like first to see a 
bit of the cafe life of Paris. We should like to be served 
to the gallant soldiers and the beautiful ladies that we 
have heard so much about. 

Cook — (pleadingly) But ze children need you. 
Zey are so little and thin because zey have not had ze 
right food, nor enough of it. And remember, if you 
serve ze men and women, you serve ze France of today; 
but if you serve ze children, you serve ze France of to- 
morrow. 

(The vegetables nod and willingly hurry into 
the pot, those that can, finding places at the rim, 
the others making their exit behind scenes where 
they wait and join those in the pot in singing.) 



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(The little French orphans arrive and since 
the cook is still stirring the soup, they dance a lit- 
tle French folk dance. The cook meanwhile ladles 
out the soup into the bowls on the table, then calls 
'Come, my little ones." The children stop their 
dance and run to the bench. They sit clicking 
their heels. The cook brings them bowls of soup, 
joyfully chuckling and emitting such ejaculations as 
''Here, my petite Marie," "A little soup for you, 



26 Young America Does Its Bit 

Yvonne/' etc. While the children eat their soup, 
he turns to the Pumpkin ayid Flour.) 

Cook — (feelingly) It is not yet time for rejoicing, 
while our men still fight and die, but when victory 
comes, as come it must, I shall make of you a pie zat 
will melt in ze mouth, (kisses his fingertips to denote 
the exquisite flakiness of the crust that he will make. 
Then dances in a,nticipation of the victory that is to 
come.) 

(The American children, Boy Scout, Cuba, 
Filipino and Captain enter from the right, the chil- 
dren still in gardening clothes with their rakes, 
hoes, luatering pots. The French children gather 
left front to ivelcome them.) 

Cook — Here we have a Commission from America. 
What have you to say to us? 

Children, Filipino, etc., in unison — 

We'll save and serve with Hoover, 

We've come to tell you so. 

Just a friendly greeting 

And then back home we'll go. 

We'll save the fats, the milk, the meat. 

We'll save the sugar too; 

We'll eat the breads that need no wheat, 

And send the wheat to you. 

While men fight here, we'll all save there. 

And that's the way, we're sure 

To make for vict'ry and for peace, 

A peace that will endure. 

French Children — (in unison) 

Little Americans, why are you gardening, 
Wielding so gladly the rake and the hoe? 

American Children — (answer in unison) 

To feed you ; to feed you. 
Our Uncle Sam tells us, 
If we make you happy, 
We'll be happy too. 



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